US Bridges

Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 090140AA0199001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 80 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBottoms East Road
CrossesPecan Creek
Location1.70 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.16925, -97.29048
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bottoms East Road over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.